Pure Taqueria
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: (678) 240-0023
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Pure Taqueria – by Suzanne Wright
In Short
Simple decor-laminate tables, chrome accents and an open kitchen-create a kid-friendly, bustling atmosphere. Youthful servers deliver orange-kissed margaritas and mojitos which are paired with Mexican dishes, such as a hamburger topped with avocado, pickled jalapenos and queso Chihuahua. Menu highlights include lightly battered grouper tacos with poblano slaw and posole, stewed pork with hominy, green chile and cilantro. For dessert, the buttermilk flan seved with diced strawberries is a light and refreshing choice.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWhat's on tap? Try the 99-cent Schiltz beer or choose from a variety of margaritas.
Know Before You GoArrive off-hours or plan to queue for up to an hour for a table.
ParkingIf you don't want to valet park, the city of Alpharetta has nearby free public lots and you can enjoy a stroll downtown.
User Reviews for Pure Taqueria
05/09/2008 Posted by SUNSHINELOVE
One phrase: Got violently ill after eating here. Yes, I ate at this establishment and within 1-2 hours I started to feel very awkward and uneasy. This was the only meal I ate (it was lunch time). I experienced severe diareah and throwing up the day of, and then 48 hours after, still experienced cramping, headache, and overall sickness. I contacted the manager of the restaurant and she immediately denied that this could have been her food, because "she has been open for over 2 years". I asked her at a minimum for a refund of the meal I paid for and she advised that she would have to look into it and call me back the next day. Still no phone call. Also, she'd had to confirm if "anyone else" called in and said they got sick. So, the message to me was that if nobody else called in to say they too got sick, then I was just sh** out of luck. Needless to say, I will NEVER eat there, nor recommend the place, and will be sure to let others know my horrible customer service experience and illness experience. I will also be filing a complaint with the Health Dept.
Pros: none
Cons: food, service, parking, ambience
08/08/2007 Posted by m3initaly
We are lucky to have such a hip joint so far outside the Perimeter. Pure, named "Pure" because it used to be a gas station / garage, has been ingeniously converted to a trendy, little restaurant near old-town Alpharetta. Unless you get there before 5:00 on any weeknight, expect to wait before you're seated and expect to have to pay the valey guy or walk a long distance from a nearby parking lot. I went there on a Friday night and had to wait 2 hours for a table. The Texas margaritas are serious - I've never been able to drink more than two. The food menu is quite original. If you're willing to try different meats such as black forest ham or tongue, there are plenty of options for you. I usually get the sauteed fish to stay on the lighter side (it's listed on the daily specials, but it's consistently there), but the chicken and cheese quesadilla in corn-masa turnover is oh-so-good (it comes out looking like it's deep-fried). And if you really feel like splurging, order the queso fundido (melted chihuahua cheese & poblano peppers With chorizo) for an appetizer. And if there's any way to save room for dessert, do yourself a favor and order the pastel tres leches with sliced strawberries. It goes down like water. The food and drinks will not disappoint. Just don't get your hopes up for a quiet evening. The music is extremely loud - too loud for me and I'm in my early 20's. Expect a wait and to have to pay the valet guy unless you don't mind walking from the city lot. I've tried all of Chris and Michele Sedgwick's restaurants (Pure Taqueria, VG Bistro (formerly Van Gogh's), Vinny's on Windward, Aspens Signature Steaks, and Theo's Brother's Bakery), and they're all top-notch.
Pros: atmosphere, food, drinks
Cons: parking, noise, wait
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